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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.77, 1,037.34 and 420.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.77, 1,037.34 and 420.21 is: 579.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.77 : 1,037.34 = 420.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.77/1,037.34 = 420.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.77x = 1,037.34 × 420.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.77x = 435,900.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,900.64/751.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.83

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